I am receiving this message "do you want the application "netsession_mac to accept incoming network connections"

this happened when i signed on today. what does it mean and is it safe to do so? thank you!!

I am having the same problem, seems it's been around for some time under several operating systems (I just upgraded to Lion when it hit me).
I have seen quite a few threads that link to a fix (see here) however that fix requires you to delete components with invalid code-signatures within the iTunes app and warns that iTunes might not work after that. I am convinced that there are some components that are not working properly, I've run the CodeSign test, but just deleting misbehaving components doesn't seem the right wat to fix that! And there is a way to get your own code-signing certificate (here) but this doesn't fix whatever code has been damaed in the first place.
So ... I am heading to my nearest Apple Genius Bar this week to see if they can help get this fixed. I suspect there is some way they can override the "can't delete iTunes" issue and reinstall. I will re-post when I know more.

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Just fixed this on my machine, the easiest way to remove this pop-up assuming you are no longer needing that software to print is the following:
Open Finder
Go > Go To Folder...
Type In: "~/Library/Application Support"
Delete All Folders Named Kodak
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Go to "Security & Privacy"
Click the lock and enter your admin password
Click the Firewall Tab
Go to "Firewall Options..."
Find KodakAiO
Right-click KodakAiOBonjourAgent or equivalent (I forget the exact name)
Click "Show in Finder"
Go Back to a folder and delete the Kodak Folder there.
Remove Kodak from Firewall Options by selecting it and clicking the " - " button the base of the list.
or
Open Finder
Go > Go To Folder...
Type In: "~/Library/Printers"
Delete All Folders Named Kodak
I'm going off memory, so If I forgot something let me know.

When starting iTunes I always get the message "Do you want the application"... My firewall is on and incoming connections are allowed

When starting Itunes the following message appears every thime:
Do you want the application "iTunes.app" to accept incoming network connections?
I always click on Allow, but it doesn't help.
I'm not using the root user to work on my mac and turned the firewall on.
As mentioned on a website I already removed the /Library/Preferences/com.apple.alf.plist file, but it didn't help.

Found the solution:
I checked iTunes by executing the following command in a terminal window:
codesign -vvv /Applications/iTunes.app
I reinstalled iTunes because my result was different from the expected output:
/Applications/iTunes.app/: valid on disk
/Applications/iTunes.app/: satisfies its Designated Requirement
I logged in as a root user.
In /Library/Preferences/ I deleted
- com.apple.alf.plist
- com.apple.alf.plist.lockfile
(although I could not empty the trash bin due to the lockfile, you can after a reboot)
I clicked on the iTunes.app application and pressed command+i
In that window I allowed everyone to read/write
I've moved the application to the trash bin.
After rebooting the mac and logging in as a root user, I could empty the trash bin.
I made sure that my firewall was started again, and downloaded the latest version of
iTunes (currently 10.5.1).
Launching iTunes doesn't give any warnings anymore because it's auto-trusted by mac.
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I have an even better solution for you. No uninstalling or re-downloading.
In security (located in system preferences) Click the firewall tab followed by the advanced button down the bottom. Check all the applications you want are set to allow incoming connections. Close security preferences. Then open a finder window Navigate to -> Macintosh HD -> Library -> there will be a file called, com.apple.alf.plist delete it, reboot and your done. Deleting this small file re-builds the Firewall preferences and you will no longer be asked to accept incoming network connection every time you open an app. As long as the app your opening is on the list in the firewall tab your good to go Email me at [email protected] if this worked for you

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The message goes on, "Clicking Deny may limit the application's behavior. This setting can be changed in the Firewall panel of security preferences." The other option button is Allow.
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Hello FredMcD,
I wasn't suggesting they 'ask'. But I believe an entirely new and fundamental message like "Do you want the application 'Firefox.app' to accept incoming network connections?" warrants a few words of clarification.
I'm a fan of Mozilla, my comments are intended to be constructive!

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Dell Inc. Studio 1535
iTunes 10.6.1.7
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 1.14.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.7
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
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Gracenote SDK 1.9.5.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.5.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.5.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.5.45
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Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
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Adapter Name:          {92497F93-8A79-419C-AA27-50CD2F263F77}
Description:          Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
IP Address:          0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:          0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:          {6FECCC1D-04CF-4A3F-92B6-DC6E68D12BE5}
Description:          Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-Card
IP Address:          192.168.0.118
Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:          192.168.0.1
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:          192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained:          Tue Apr 17 16:59:28 2012
Lease Expires:          Wed Apr 18 16:59:28 2012
DNS Servers:          192.168.20.254
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Adapter Name:          {3323A300-E864-46C3-A6B6-F0B90AFF4AFE}
Description:          Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet
IP Address:          0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:          0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Active Connection:          LAN Connection
Connected:          Yes
Online:                    Yes
Using Modem:          No
Using LAN:          Yes
Using Proxy:          No
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This should get your itunes store connection working.
Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 & above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

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or
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Go > Go To Folder...
Type In: "~/Library/Printers"
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Thanks again.
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Cheers again!
That seems to have done the trick!
Regards,
Jim
(Ps. Sorry if this or a similar message from is posted on this forum multiple times last night from me. I was tired and not used to the new Discussions format. Hopefully someone realized and removed the doubles.)
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